Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said that the UAE leaders and people expressed their congratulations and well wishes on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr.

"We wish you success on your endeavours during this historic time," he said.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed prayed to Allah the Almighty for the safe return of the nation's soldiers to their homeland. "Eid Mubarak to you and your families," he added.

In turn, the soldiers relayed their well wishes for Eid Al Fitr to them both, the President Sheikh Khalifa and the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, reiterating their firm stance and pride in defending the nation and supporting their brothers in Yemen.